Sports Science 1 Flashcards
Fat/lipids come in different types
Fatty acids
Triglycerides
Phospholipids
Sterols
Fatty acids types
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
Saturated
Trans
Organic because
It has carbon
Fat soluble vitamins
A D E K
Water soluble vitamins
B C
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Role of fat soluble vitamins
Structural
Cell integrity
Homeostasis
Antioxidant
Nerve
Polyunsaturated
Multiple double bonds
Liquid at room temp
Seed & nut oils
Animal fats (oily fish)
Trans fatty acids
UFA with more than 1 trans double bond
Liquid at room temp
Animal and dairy
3 What do fats do
Energy storage/source
Membrane structure
Hormone production
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Saturated fats
No double bonds
Solid at room temp
Coconut / palm oil
Animal fats
Monounsaturated fats
1 double bond
Liquid at room temp
Seed oils (olive)
Animal fats (oily fish)
Calcium
Ca
Phosphorous
P
Sodium
Na
Potassium
K
Magnesium
Mg
Iron
Fe
Zinc
Zn
Copper
Cu
Manganese
Mn
Iodine
I
Selenium
Se
Chloride
CI-
(But put the - up high)
3 Purpose of minerals
Structural role
Cofactors for enzymes
Acid-base
Balance
4 Role of fat soluble vitamins
Cell integrity
Homeostasis
Antioxidant
Nerve impluses
Role of ADEK
Fat soluble vitamins
Structural role
Cell integrity
Homeostasis
Antioxidant
Nerve impulses
Role for B & C
Water soluble
Metabolism
Cell division
Antioxidant
Cofactors for enzymes
Synthesis of neuro transmitters
Nutrients are energy intake
Nutrients are energy intake
Carbs are also known as S
Saccharides
